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HMI Upgrade

Upgrade to the latest Siemens PC and monitor hardware without changing your interface, retraining your operators, or disrupting your line. Your machine stays current. Your team stays productive.

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Don't Let Yesterday’s Hardware Define Tomorrow’s Output

In today’s interconnected manufacturing environment, a single obsolete part can bring your entire production line to a halt. HMI systems are often overlooked—until they fail. When end-of-life hardware can no longer be supported or sourced, unplanned downtime and costly emergency interventions follow.

BOBST's HMI Upgrade replaces your aging Siemens PC and monitor with the latest generation hardware while preserving your existing operating system, interface, and software logic.

The result: a machine that runs like new, operated exactly as before.

Why Upgrade Now

Protect Your Uptime

Eliminate the risk of catastrophic failure from unsupported hardware. Proactively replacing obsolete HMI components dramatically reduces unplanned downtime before it costs you a production run.

Latest Hardware, Familiar Interface

Your team works with the same screens, the same logic, the same workflow. The upgrade happens under the hood, giving you modern reliability without a learning curve. 

Spare Parts, Guaranteed

End-of-life components mean end-of-supply spare parts. Upgrading to current Siemens hardware restores your access to a stable, long-term supply chain. 

Product Specifications 

Eligibility

The HMI upgrade is available for all BOBST Gravure, Laminating, and Coating machines equipped with PLC S7. Technical analysis is required for other configurations.

Obsolete HMI models covered:

  • PC IPO
  • Siemens PC 670, PC 677, PC 870, PC 877
  • IPC 427D (discontinued 2021) 

Installation procedure

  • BOBST field service technician on-site: 2–3 days
  • Expected machine downtime: 1–2 days

What the Upgrade Delivers

Hardware Replacement

  • Existing HMI unit replaced with the latest Siemens PC Box and new monitor
  • Current generation hardware, fully supported and built for long-term reliability

Minimal Production Impact

  • Just 1–2 days of machine downtime required
  • Upgrade is scheduled around your production calendar—not the other way around

Software Continuity

  • Operating system and HMI software migrated and adapted for new hardware
  • Graphic interface and all functionality fully preserved
  • No operator retraining required—your team works with exactly what they know

Migration Support When You Need It

  • If your runtime license is no longer available, BOBST engineers build a new supervision application from scratch
  • Pre-tested at BOBST before deployment for a smooth, validated go-live

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The BOBST Difference

When you upgrade with BOBST, you’re not just replacing hardware. You’re also tapping into decades of expertise across gravure, laminating, and coating technology. Every upgrade is engineered, tested, and validated by the people who built your machine.

That means faster installation, fewer surprises, and the confidence that your line will perform the way it was designed to.

Future-Proof Your Line

Don't wait for a failure to force the issue. Our specialists can assess your current HMI setup, confirm eligibility, and outline a clear upgrade plan—with minimal disruption to your operations.